April 12, 2014
Hi friends!
As I enjoy the last few days of Spring Break, I would like
to take a few moments to introduce myself and share some tidbits about my life,
my teaching background, and my goals.
I live in sunny Southern California with my family, my
toothless dog, my tailless cat, and my American Bull Dog puppy that is
currently my favorite thing on the planet.
I am sure she will make it into many a blog post story. I have taught at the same school since 2000,
with thirteen of those years spent in fourth grade. Last year, I did some soul searching and lots
of reflection, and decided it was time for a change. I asked to transition to first grade, and
here I am today, the teacher of 31 bright, funny, caring, insightful, and
energetic six and seven year olds. I
have a wonderful new team, and still get to visit with my old teammates each
day.
When I am not working, I am constantly seeking out new
knowledge, adventures, and creative outlets.
Last summer, I discovered river rafting.
Hello? Where has that been all my
life? This summer, we are headed to
Hawaii, and zip lining is on the itinerary for sure! I love reading. That is an understatement. Reading is such a crucial, vital, living part
of my world. Many of my memories are
associated with what book I was reading at the time the memory was made. When my son was born, I was reading A
Hundred Years of Solitude in the hospital!
I also have a passion for making quilts.
I love art and creativity and quilting is a necessary outlet for me.
Fun Facts about Me
-I can’t stand any type of melon, but I make myself try them
every summer, just in case.
-I really struggle with exercise and drinking water. My esthetician told me I wasn’t making water-drinking
fun enough. Seriously?
-I am a chronic binge T.V. series watcher.
-When I travel, I have to start the trip with a newly
purchased, unopened toothbrush. Bringing
the one from home grosses me out.
-I am an only child.
-I want to go to Italy and France and see all the
cathedrals.
-I need to shed some pounds.
Again. Sigh…
Goals for the Blog
I love writing and I also love teaching, so blogging is a
natural marriage of the two. I am
throwing my hat into the blogging ring to share strategies that have worked for
me, to communicate insights I have had that may resonate with others, and to
reach out and seek the friendship of my fellow teachers world wide. I am starting to develop products for
Teachers Pay Teachers in hopes of being helpful to others in my field. I also plan on discussing books related to
education. Hopefully, my summaries and
commentaries will pique your interest in an education-based topic. The Read
Aloud Handbook is first up on the docket.
Thanks for popping in.
I am off to figure out how to participate in linkies and all that bloggy
stuff!
Erin
